Transportation Coordinator Job at UNFI
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Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our Warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better for you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family owned stores to Whole Foods Markets and everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Join our growing Distribution team today!
POSITION PURPOSE:
Responsible for performing a variety of clerical duties and providing support to the Transportation Department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:
- Review and set new customer accounts on designated master routes
- Apply new and existing accounts into Roadnet, Peoplenet, Cooltracks database
- Maintain WBS/Roadnet/Peoplenet for customer and route accuracy – this is a daily routine to keep both systems current
- Update and maintain all map books
- Review routes with drivers/make corrections in all system when changes are applied
- Transportation assistance for all driver a.m. call ins on route delivery issues and customer call backs. (Customer Service is not available until 9am)
- Works closely with Business Analysis Supervisor to keep required 5-day customer set up current
- Creates working relationships with new and existing customers, Outside Sale Reps, providing solutions to their delivery times, access to locations, delivery days, acquiring and securing “keys” under UNFI Policy for deliveries outside normal hours.
- Is knowledgeable in all fields of WBS Customer Sites, Maintaining Customer sites information for
- Safety reviews for each site prior to delivery
- Manages returns and requesting feedback from warehouse on relocation of those returns for reship
- Recapping customer activity and updating active/inactive accounts to keep the master routes current and to remove “DED” accounts.
- New account set up (this is different everywhere and needs to be discussed. Could/should be routing function)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma/GED Preferred
- Understanding of Safety guidelines
- Strong knowledge of applicable Computer System functions and RF systems.
- DOT compliance knowledge preferred
- Warehouse/Operations/Transportation experience preferred but not required.
- Understands procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes.
- Working knowledge of Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Excellent communication/decision-making skills
- Ability to interact with all departments and all levels of management
- Equipment knowledge is a plus
For applicants in Colorado: The compensation for this position is starting $18.50 per/hr. You will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs - Paid Time Off; Sick Time; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/ dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance programs, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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